Trump To Hold Key Meeting With China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is expected to speak directly with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping “very soon,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as tensions mount over China’s failure to honor key trade agreements involving critical minerals and U.S. exports.

In an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said talks between the two leaders are imminent and will likely address growing concerns over China’s refusal to deliver on goods agreed to in earlier negotiations.

“I’m confident that when President Trump and Chairman Xi get on the phone, this issue will be ironed out,” Bessent stated. “But the fact that China is withholding products from our previous deal—whether it’s a system glitch or deliberate—is something that needs to be addressed now.”

When pressed for details, Bessent added, “We expect a conversation very soon, Margaret.”

The National Economic Council Director, Kevin Hassett, reinforced the likelihood of imminent dialogue, saying on ABC’s This Week, “We expect President Trump to have a very constructive conversation with President Xi regarding the trade negotiations this week.”

🔧 U.S.-China Trade War Heats Up Again

These statements come as the broader U.S.-China trade war appears to have stalled, raising concerns for American manufacturers and farmers who rely on stable international trade flows and access to rare earth minerals—many of which are controlled by China.

Just last week, Secretary Bessent described the negotiations as “a bit stalled,” with many in Washington frustrated by Beijing’s lack of transparency and cooperation.

⚖️ Federal Courts Battle Over Trump’s Tariff Authority

At the same time, a legal tug-of-war is unfolding in federal courts. One judge recently ruled that emergency powers do not give President Trump the unilateral authority to impose sweeping tariffs on countries like China, Mexico, and Canada. That decision briefly blocked Trump’s signature “Liberation Day” tariffs from taking effect.

However, a federal appeals court reversed that ruling just one day later. Still, a separate court ruling on the same day blocked the majority of those tariffs from moving forward—leaving legal uncertainty around one of Trump’s key economic tools.

🇺🇸 America First vs. Communist China

Despite the legal and diplomatic obstacles, President Trump remains committed to defending American industries, holding China accountable, and restoring fairness to international trade.

This latest round of negotiations could be pivotal—not just for U.S. businesses and workers—but for the global balance of power when it comes to technology, defense manufacturing, and energy security.

Stay tuned as President Trump prepares to take another bold stand in the fight for American sovereignty and economic freedom.